Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 58

“Irwin, there’s something I need to make clear to you,” Briony said.

Irwin stiffened. He was just a child, but for some reason, an uneasy feeling crept over him.

Across the table, Stewart seemed to sense what was coming, too. He set down his fork and knife, his gaze settling darkly on Briony.

Irwin blinked innocently. “What is it, Mom? What do you need to say?”

Briony looked at him, her voice steady and serious. “Irwin, your father and I are divorced.”

She held his eyes. “We’re not a family anymore. This isn’t my home now, so I won’t be coming back here again.”

“Briony.” Stewart’s tone was edged with anger. “Don’t forget what you promised me.”

“I’ve changed my mind,” Briony replied, her eyes never leaving his. “Don’t worry. I’ll pay back the ten million.”

Stewart stared at her, frowning as if she’d said something completely absurd, his face growing darker.

“Briony, do you really think I care about the money?”

“Honestly, I don’t care what you think,” Briony shot back.

She turned to Irwin again. “Listen to me, Irwin. Your father and I have separated. If you miss me, you can call me. If I’m not busy with work, you can come see me. But I won’t be coming back here anymore.”

Irwin sat there in a daze, struggling to process what was happening.

He could tell that both his mom and dad were in a terrible mood.

“Mom, did I do something wrong?” he asked in a small, cautious voice.

Briony stroked his hair gently. “No, sweetheart. This isn’t your fault. It’s a decision your father and I made as adults.”

Irwin’s eyes filled with tears. “Then why are you leaving Dad? Why don’t you want to be here with us? Is it because of your new boyfriend?”

“Irwin, do you even know what you’re saying?” Briony asked, her brow furrowed, her tone stern. “Tell me—who put these ideas in your head? Who told you I’d stop loving you just because I had a new baby? Who?”

“Why are you yelling at me? You’re not even my real mom! You can’t talk to me like that!”

Irwin’s voice was wild with hurt and anger. He snatched up a toy model and hurled it at Briony with all his strength.

Briony gasped, instinctively raising her arms to shield her stomach.

“Watch out!” Stewart rushed forward, pulling Briony into his arms.

The toy struck Stewart’s back hard, then clattered to the floor in pieces.

Briony caught her breath and immediately pushed Stewart away, stepping back to put space between them.

Stewart’s eyes flickered to the hand Briony still pressed protectively over her belly, then back up to her pale, shaken face. His expression was cold as steel, his gaze narrowing dangerously…